Heat visit Nuggets in NBA clash

Miami HeatDenver Nuggets
23-7December 30, 2013, 09:00 | Pepsi Center14-15


The Nuggets will be trying to slam the Heat on Monday when the teams tip off at Pepsi Center in NBA betting action.

Supporters of the Heat have seen them go 23-7 and 14-16 ATS so far this season, while the Nuggets are at 14-15 and 12-16-1 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). In totals betting, the Nuggets are 11-18, while the Heat are 19-11.

View Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets Odds and Stats.

According to new Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 16-rated Nuggets and the No. 11-rated Heat in this matchup. Predictive computer formulas point to a 100-92 win for the Heat on Monday.



Last time out for Miami, they were a 108-107 Sportsbook as they battled the Trail Blazers on the road. The Heat covered in the match as a 7-point underdog, while 215 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Chris Bosh poured in 37 points for Miami on Saturday, as they defeated Portland 108-107 at Rose Garden.

Denver lost its last outing, a 120-99 result against the Grizzlies on December 28. The Nuggets failed to cover in that game as a 3-point underdog, while the 219 combined points took the game OVER the total. Denver was run off the court by the Grizzlies on Saturday as Memphis blasted them 120-99 at FedExForum.

How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Denver's No. 5-rated squad against Miami's No. 30-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Denver rates No. 19 in the league with 7.31 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 10 with 8.27 per outing.

Next up:
Miami home to Golden State, Thursday, January 2nd
Denver home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, January 1st
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